IRS: Tax refunds are up this year; here's how much
Tax refunds are surging above past averages. Here's what to know.
Tax refunds are surging above past averages. Here's what to know.
5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year
Tax season is closing soon, and here are 5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year.
Tax season is closing soon, and here are 5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year.
Social Security Administration issues major scam warning for retirees. What to know
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
Credit card interest rate cap could reduce access for over 100 million Americans, analysis finds
A new analysis finds that a 10% credit card interest rate cap would shrink access to credit, affecting well over 100 million American cardholders in the process.
A new analysis finds that a 10% credit card interest rate cap would shrink access to credit, affecting well over 100 million American cardholders in the process.
Retirement 'magic number' jumps as Americans grow anxious about their financial futures
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Tax tips: Protecting yourself from IRS scams
As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, scammers are getting more deceptive. The most common tax filing scams start with a bogus text, call or email from a crook claiming to be from the IRS.
As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, scammers are getting more deceptive. The most common tax filing scams start with a bogus text, call or email from a crook claiming to be from the IRS.
Fake IRS calls, texts and emails on the rise
As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, scammers are getting more deceptive. The most common tax filing scams start with a bogus text, call or email from a crook claiming to be from the IRS. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, scammers are getting more deceptive. The most common tax filing scams start with a bogus text, call or email from a crook claiming to be from the IRS. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Americans carry $1.79M in lifetime debt as US total hits record $18.4 trillion, analysis finds
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Tax tips: When to hire a CPA vs. filing yourself in 2025
Deciding whether to pay for an online service, hire an accountant, or use the IRS Free File system depends entirely on how complicated your 2025 was. Filing your own taxes makes sense if all your income is on a W-2 form, you plan to take the standard deduction, and you had no major life changes last year.
Deciding whether to pay for an online service, hire an accountant, or use the IRS Free File system depends entirely on how complicated your 2025 was. Filing your own taxes makes sense if all your income is on a W-2 form, you plan to take the standard deduction, and you had no major life changes last year.
When to hire a tax professional
Deciding whether to pay for an online service, hire an accountant, or use the IRS Free File system depends entirely on how complicated your 2025 was. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Deciding whether to pay for an online service, hire an accountant, or use the IRS Free File system depends entirely on how complicated your 2025 was. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Tax tips: Bay Area homeowners can claim Hurricane Helene and Milton losses without 10% rule
Bay Area homeowners dealing with lingering storm damage or high property tax bills have some federal relief available.
Bay Area homeowners dealing with lingering storm damage or high property tax bills have some federal relief available.
Storm damage, high property tax bill deductions
Bay Area homeowners dealing with lingering storm damage or high property tax bills have some federal relief available. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Bay Area homeowners dealing with lingering storm damage or high property tax bills have some federal relief available. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
New tax breaks impacting seniors, service workers
The government added major tax breaks this season targeting senior citizens and service workers. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
The government added major tax breaks this season targeting senior citizens and service workers. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Tax tips: New breaks for seniors and service workers
The government added major tax breaks this season targeting senior citizens and service workers.
The government added major tax breaks this season targeting senior citizens and service workers.
Tampa residents air energy cost frustrations at city council meeting
Frustrated Tampa residents urged city council Thursday to pressure state lawmakers for affordable energy reforms.
Frustrated Tampa residents urged city council Thursday to pressure state lawmakers for affordable energy reforms.
Tax tips: Overlooked deductions
About 1 in 5 taxpayers miss the Earned Income Tax Credit, leaving thousands of dollars on the table.
About 1 in 5 taxpayers miss the Earned Income Tax Credit, leaving thousands of dollars on the table.
Tax tips: How to get a faster refund
If the IRS owes you money, you want it as fast as possible. However, the IRS rejected nearly 18 million e-filed returns in 2024.
If the IRS owes you money, you want it as fast as possible. However, the IRS rejected nearly 18 million e-filed returns in 2024.
Tax tips: What's new for 2025
The standard deduction and 401(k) contribution limits have increased for the 2025 tax year.
The standard deduction and 401(k) contribution limits have increased for the 2025 tax year.
Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.